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Educational program involving launching of canoes to increase awareness of the Red River Watershed.
Information on launching and finding canoes. Photographs and tracking of canoes.
http://webdb2.cs.ndsu.nodak.edu:8080/mviswana/main.jsp
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Ouachita River Foundation
Non-profit organization dedicated to protection of Ouachita River in Louisiana and Arkansas.
Includes information about the river, photographs, and history.
http://www.ouachitariver.org/
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Rivers of the Earth
Rivers of the Earth ranked by river length, river system length, drainage basin area, and average
discharge rate.
http://home.comcast.net/~igpl/Rivers.html
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Wilkes University: Monitoring the Susquehanna River
Real time water quality monitoring data for Susquehanna River and tributaries in Northeastern
Pennsylvania. Water quality data, GIS mapping, education outreach, and locating non-point sources
of contamination.
http://wilkes1.wilkes.edu/~gisriver/
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Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
Non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and conserving the Perkiomen watershed in
Pennsylvania through education, conservation, and watchdog activities. Site includes newsletters,
links, and educational materials for adults and children.
http://www.perkiomenwatershed.org
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West Virginia Save Our Streams
A volunteer stream monitoring program that teaches citizens how to monitor and protect their
streams and rivers by doing a stream habitat assessment.
http://www.dep.state.wv.us/item.cfm?ssid=11&ss1id=202
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International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine (ICPR)
International organization linking countries with an interest in protecting and regenerating the
Rhine. Includes information about the organization, how the river is monitored, and current
projects and programs. Multilingual site.
http://www.iksr.org/hw/icpr/index.htm
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Kok River Basin
An overview of water resources, environmental and socio-economic issues in the Kok River Basin of
North Thailand. Includes a clear and detailed summary of the Kok River Basin study (1998-2000).
http://www.kellnielsen.dk/kok/namkok.htm
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The Lower Mekong Basin
An overview of water resources and environmental issues in this area (the Cambodian, Laotian, Thai
and Vietnamese parts of the Mekong Basin). Includes background, how resources are shared between
nations, and a photographic slide tour of the river.
http://www.kellnielsen.dk/mekong/mekong_basin.htm
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Derwent Estuary Program
This Australian site provides information on the remediation of Tasmania's Derwent River through
the assessment and management of its water quality and general environmental conditions
http://www.derwentriver.tas.gov.au
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Natural Dam Site
Analysis of the benefits of beavers and beaver dams in watersheds. Beavers are a keystone species
that improve the environment forming wetlands which become meadows. Proposes a new "natural
model" for river management.
http://www.naturaldam.com
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Mosquito Creek Watershed
Detailed watershed description including salmon habitat restoration projects, community events and
stakeholders. Promotes stewardship of natural ecosytems and wildlife habitat in North Vancouver.
http://www.mosquitocreek.org
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Stream Biology and Ecology
Introduction to the biology and ecology of streams. Includes plants and animals, how a river
flows, habitats, food webs, watersheds, how biologists study streams, dams, and pollution.
http://chamisa.freeshell.org/
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Patapsco River Conservation Project - Maryland
A conservation effort cleaning the Patapsco River and the Patapsco. Includes a brief history,
timeline, famous events, environmental news, updates, photos, and pics.
http://www.geocities.com/mare1348/patapscoriverenvironmentcleanupbaltimoreharborcleanwater.html
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St. Lawrence Centre (SLC)
Canadian Federal research and development center devoted to the hydrology and ecosystem of the St.
Lawrence River. Includes project and program details, publications, and events. Bilingual
English/French.
http://www.qc.ec.gc.ca/csl/acc/csl001_e.html
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Rio Grande/Rio Bravo Basin Coalition
Multi-cultural coalition of NGOs from the U.S., Mexico, and Pueblo nation, working to support
environmental quality and social well-being in the Río Grande/Río Bravo watershed. Includes
information about organization activities and about the rivers.
http://www.rioweb.org/
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Stream Systems Technology Center
USDA Forest Service organization that develops and implements methdologies for study of stream
hydrology. Site provides information about physical aspects of wildland streams, especially fluvial
geomorphology.
http://www.stream.fs.fed.us/index.html
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River Alliance of Wisconsin
Statewide citizen advocacy organization, working to protect and restore the state's rivers.
Includes information about concerns and activities in areas including selective small dam removal,
hydropower relicensing, and control of polluted runoff.
http://www.wisconsinrivers.org/
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River Revival
Directory of some grassroots activists and non-governmental organizations engaged in dam
decommissioning and river restoration activities, with notes on their particular interests.
http://www.irn.org/revival/decom/orgs/orgs.html
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WWF Living Waters
About this organization's river basin conservation activities and the concerns that motivate them.
http://www.panda.org/about_wwf/what_we_do/freshwater/what_we_do/river_basins/index.cfm
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British Rivers in Dire Straits
Article from BBC News UK that describes how global warming may be affecting the quality of British
rivers.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/158604.stm
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Nepal's Sacred River Under Threat
The World Conservation Union in Nepal, South Asia, has stated that the country's sacred Bagmati
river may be destroyed by pollution. Report from BBC News UK.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/395316.stm
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Death of a river
BBC UK News article describing how the entire eco-system of Hungary's Tisza river was wiped out in
what was said to be the worst environmental disaster to hit the region since Chernobyl.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/642880.stm
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The Natural Tendencies of Rivers
Essay by J. G. Imhof of Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Includes a classification of stream
types (with examples from Ontario) and explains how different streams favor different species.
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/streams/watersheds/ten_rivers.html
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Nile Basin Society
Citizens initiative to increase awareness of the Nile River water crisis and to promote cooperation
between Nile riparian countries for a sustainable water future.
http://nilebasin.com/
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RIVERMorph Online
Geomorphic analysis software to aid in stream restoration and natural channel design, with tools
for stream classification, discharge gauge and channel stability analyses, bank erosion prediction,
and interfacing with hydrologic and hydraulic engineering software. Includes purchase information.
http://www.rivermorph.com/
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Diseased Passage
Article from Scientific American describes how Mexicans risk their lives emigrating illegally to
California through the highly polluted New River and why this is driving new moves to clean up the
waterway.
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?articleID=0002D57F-A4CC-1CD6-B4A8809EC588EEDF
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Bushkill Stream Conservancy
A partnership of individuals and organizations dedicated to the preservation of Bushkill Creek, a
trout stream in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Includes photographs, projects, and events.
http://Bushkill.org
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Rivers Create As Much Pollution As Highways
News release from the American Chemical Society arguing that commercial marine traffic emits
substantial air pollution (nitrogen oxides, fine particulate matter and sulfur oxides).
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/03/020325081135.htm
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Flood of Protest: Leave our Rivers Alone
Special issue of New Internationalist magazine with numerous articles about river activism around
the world. Includes articles about the Mekong and the Nile, an interview with International Rivers
Network founder Phil Williams, and several articles about the international anti-dam movement.
http://www.newint.org/issue273/contents.html
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River Bann and Lough Neagh Association
Community-based group of boating enthusiasts, environmentalists, anglers, and naturalists who aim
to preserve and promote the amenities of the Bann and Lough Neagh, their tributaries and associated
waterways, in Ireland.
http://riverbannloughneagh.org/
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Cleaning up the Anacostia River
An article from the National Resources Defense Council about pollution in the Anacostia river,
which runs from Bladensburg, Md., to Washington, D.C. Contains a history of the river and an
overview of the plans to revive it.
http://www.nrdc.org/water/pollution/fanacost.asp
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Berkeley Creeks
A geographic and photographic database of the current and former creeks around Berkeley,
California. Site requires a monitor size of at least 800 x 600 to display properly.
http://www.acme.com/jef/creeks/
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EUROCAT European Catchments and their Impact on the Coast
An EU-funded project that aims to achieve integrated catchment management and sustainable use of
water resources at a catchment scale. Focuses on three coastal seas (Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea,
North Sea) and six associated river catchments (Vistula, Elbe, Rhine, Humber, Po, and Axios).
http://www.iia-cnr.unical.it/EUROCAT/project.htm
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River World
Dedicated to the conservation and improved management of waterways worldwide. News bulletins and
pictures.
http://www.riverworld.bcit.ca/
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Lea Rivers Trust
A water-related charity based in the Lee Valley of East London, England. Tackles environmental work
from the river bed to the surrounding habitats and works with businesses and neighboring
communities to enhance the wildlife, economic, and human value of the waterways.
http://www.leariverstrust.co.uk/
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American Whitewater
American Whitewater aims to conserve and restore America's whitewater resources and to enhance
opportunities to enjoy them safely. Activities include education, conservation, events, safety, and
river access.
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/
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Healing the Hudson River
An overview of the three-decade-long battle to remove toxic PCB chemicals from the Hudson river,
from the Natural Resources Defense Council.
http://www.nrdc.org/water/pollution/hhudson.asp
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Montana Water Trust
A private, nonprofit trust that works cooperatively with landowners to increase tributary flow to
benefit Montana's native fish species.
http://www.montanawatertrust.org
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What's in the Water?
Christian Science Monitor article regarding advances in pollutant monitoring, revealing a whole new
category of chemicals in US rivers and streams.
http://csmonitor.com/2002/0321/p11s02-sten.html
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Friends of the Buffalo Niagara Rivers
A non-profit corporation based in New York, dedicated to preserving and restoring the biological
and cultural heritage of the Buffalo and Niagara Rivers.
http://www.fbnr.org/
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Australian Conservation Foundation: Rivers and Water Campaign
ACF's Healthy Rivers and Waters campaign aims to improve the quality of rivers and return them to
their natural state. Includes information about restoring the Murray Darling and Snowy rivers and
campaigns against dams in Australia.
http://www.acfonline.org.au/asp/pages/intro.asp?idTopic=14
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Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Created
ENS news story explaining how new legislation has created the first international wildlife refuge,
based around the Detroit River, that includes part of the United States.
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/jan2002/2002L-01-02-02.html
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About Rivers and Dams
Collection of introductory articles and resources from the International Rivers Network. Includes
short history of rivers, what dams are and what they do, why free-flowing rivers are important, and
an introduction to watersheds. Also in French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.
http://www.irn.org/index.asp?id=/basics/index.html
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Thornapple River Environmental Issues
The Thornapple River Watershed Council of West Michigan, USA, is working to improve the Thornapple
through citizen action, advocacy, and campaigning. Site includes information about ongoing
campaigns and activities and many photographs.
http://www.thornappleriver.com
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Center for Environmental Education and Information - America's Threatened Streams
State-by-state list of threatened and endangered streams and information about the pollutants found
in them. Includes comprehensive data and maps.
http://www.wcei.org/cover.html
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Active Angler - Environmental Conservation
A collection of articles, written from an angling viewpoint, on various aspects of river clean-up
and restoration.
http://www.activeangler.com/articles/conservation/index.asp
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Save the Laja
Non-profit conservation group Salvemos el Rio Laja, A.C. ("Save the Laja") is working to
restore the Rio Laja River Basin in the state of Guanajuato in central Mexico.
http://www.rio-laja.org
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American Rivers
American Rivers is a national non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and
restoring America's rivers and to fostering a river stewardship ethic.
http://www.americanrivers.org
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Wise Use of Floodplains
A Europe-wide environment project, funded by the EU-LIFE program, that aims to demonstrate how
floodplain wetlands can contribute to sustainable water management within river basins. Includes
details of the project, forthcoming events, findings and recommendations, and partner
organizations.
http://www.floodplains.org.uk/
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American Heritage Rivers
U.S. government program to protect and restore America's rivers and their watersheds. Includes
information to help local communities become involved in river projects.
http://www.epa.gov/rivers/
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Waterwatch Tasmania - Communities Caring for Catchments
Waterwatch Tasmania encourages Tasmanians to care for waterways through community monitoring and
education and by linking with other local and global networks.
http://www.tas.waterwatch.org.au
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Mersey Basin Campaign
A community-business partnership with a 25-year plan to improve the rivers, streams, and canals of
the Mersey Basin in North West England. Winner of the 1999 International River Prize for the best
river basin management initiative in the world.
http://www.merseybasin.org.uk/
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The Catawba River Foundation
Community-based organization dedicated to protecting the rivers, lakes and creeks in the Catawba
basin of North and South Carolina. Uses a network of trained volunteers to monitor and take action
against pollution. The project includes a major public awareness program, political lobbying, and a
variety of legal enforcement initiatives.
http://catawbariverkeeper.org/
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The Changing Yangtze and the Three Gorges Dam
An essay about the history, background, politics and ecology of the Three Gorges Dam.
http://www-psych.stanford.edu/~kumar/Home/Projects/yangtze/
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Quebec Proposes 36 Hydroelectric Dams on 24 Rivers
Environment News Service (ENS) news story describing a Hydro Quebec proposal to build 36 new dams
on 24 rivers across the province.
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/jul2001/2001L-07-25-02.html
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Applied Fluvial Geomorphology Field Camp
Short description of the field camp held by 26 geology students in July 1999. Includes details of
how the camp was organized, what its objectives were, photographs, and acknowledgements.
http://www.geocities.com/scott_cotter/hydro.htm
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Four Zambezi River Nations Make Joint Conservation Plans
ENS news story describing a new regional conservation project based around Africa's Zembezi river,
launched by the four countries that share the waterway, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/jul2001/2001L-07-18-01.html
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Living Rivers
A US-based organization with offices in Utah and Arizona that aims to mobilize people to protect
rivers. Living Rivers employs grassroots organizing, litigation, research, and campaigns that
promote large-scale river restoration, habitat preservation and water user responsibility.
http://www.livingrivers.net/
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PAGE: River Fragmentation and Flow Regulation
Map showing the extent to which rivers have been dammed around the world. From the World Resources
Institute's Pilot Analysis of Global Ecosystems (PAGE) project.
http://www.wri.org/wr2000/page_sample_maps/sld008_large.htm
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Glen Canyon Action Network
A network of individuals and organizations dedicated to restoring Glen Canyon and the Colorado
River. Its mission is to prevent further damage to the Colorado River watershed and surrounding
areas, reverse damage that has already occurred, and enhance public awareness of river and wetlands
protection and restoration.
http://www.drainit.org/
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Riparian Management Systems
Information about Riparian Management Systems how they help protect water quality through nitrate,
phosphorus, and sediment removal. Site from Iowa State University includes details of project
sites, FAQs, publications, and research details.
http://www.buffer.forestry.iastate.edu
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Winyah Rivers Foundation
Grassroots community organization that aims to protect, preserve, monitor and revitalize the
greater Winyah Watershed that empties into Winyah Bay, South Carolina.
http://www.winyahrivers.org
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Prairie Rivers Network
Prairie Rivers Network strives to protect the rivers and streams of Illinois by providing
information and assistance to individuals and community groups.
http://www.prairierivers.org
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WWF European Freshwater Programme
The European Freshwater Programme of WWF, the conservation organisation, focuses on restoration,
conservation and sustainable development of Europe's rivers and wetlands.
http://www.panda.org/europe/freshwater
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Danube Restoration Plan Takes Flight at Summit
The Danube river is the subject of a new agreement on environmental protection and sustainable
development following a two day summit organized by the Romanian government and the conservation
organization WWF. News story from ENS.
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/may2001/2001L-05-01-10.html
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Save the Murray
A not-for-profit partnership between community groups, business, and government to save Australia's
Murray River. Site contains information about the river's problems and the programs being launched
to address them.
http://www.savethemurray.com/
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Bring Back the Don River - Toronto
Community groups working to revitalize the Don River watershed, Toronto, by planting trees,
creating wetlands, educating the public and creating places to visit. Includes maps, pictures, a
comprehensive FAQ, and details of how to get involved.
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/don/
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Energy Production, Sprawl Threaten America's Rivers
Energy production is slowly strangling some of America's most beloved rivers and the species that
rely on them, a new report charges. News story from Environment News Service.
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/apr2001/2001L-04-11-06.html
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Passaic River Restoration Initiative
A major project to restore the Passaic River in New Jersey, led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE), whose objectives include environmental restoration and economic revitalization.
http://prri.org
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Nile Basin Initiative
Cooperative venture between nations who share the waters of the Nile river to achieve water
security and avert conflicts over water resources. Site includes history of the project and maps
and photographs of the river.
http://www.nilebasin.org/
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NSADP: Northern Sinai Agricultural Development Program
Examines political and environmental issues surrounding a proposed irrigation project in Egypt, the
effect on the River Nile, and the possibility of "water wars" between Egypt and other
countries who depend on the Nile.
http://www.geocities.com/khodari/index0.html
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Freshwater Data Tables: World Resources Institute
Definitive statistical tables from World Resources 2000-2001 covering Freshwater Resources and
Withdrawals, Groundwater and Desalinization, and Major Watersheds of the World. (Tables are in
Adobe Acrobat PDF format only.)
http://www.wri.org/wri/facts/data-tables-freshwater.html
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Salmon River to Flow Free in B.C.
Environment News Service (ENS) story reporting how the proposed demolition of a large-scale dam in
Canada could help to restore salmon to the Theodosia River.
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/mar2000/2000l%2D03%2D01%2D02.html
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Brazilian Tribes Condemn Araguaia-Tocantins Waterway
Environment News Service (ENS) story reporting opposition from indigenous peoples in Brazil to the
deepening and widening of three rivers in the Amazon to make a new transportation network.
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/mar99/1999l%2D03%2D22%2D04.html
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Rivers of the World Mismanaged, Polluted
Environment News Service (ENS) story reporting the World Commission on Water's report that more
than half the world's major rivers are going dry or are polluted.
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/nov99/1999l%2D11%2D29%2D03.html
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Two Rivers Top British Columbia's Endangered List
Environment News Service (ENS) story about Britannia Creek, a mountain waterway running through one
of the most polluted abandoned mines in North America, and other endangered waterways in British
Columbia.
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/mar2001/2001L-03-14-11.html
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Grand River Conservation Authority
Organization responsible for protecting the Grand River watershed in Ontario Canada, which includes
tributary creeks and rivers such as the Conestogo, Speed, Eramosa and Nith. Site includes river
data, background information, media releases, and details of how to get involved.
http://www.grandriver.ca/
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Rivers Alliance of Connecticut
Community coalition of river organizations and individuals formed to protect and restore
Connecticut's rivers. Site includes map of Connecticut rivers, state legislation, news, background,
and contact details for local river groups.
http://www.riversalliance.org
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Ilisu Dam Campaign UK
The Ilisu Dam Campaign exists to stop British involvement in the Ilisu dam in Turkey and highlight
the broader social, human rights, environmental, economic and political implications of the
project.
http://www.ilisu.org.uk/
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Berry Healthy Rivers Swim
Coverage of Tammy Van Wisses's marathon swim along the Murray River in support of the Australian
Conservation Foundation's Healthy Rivers project. Includes clickable map of the main environmental
issues confronting the Murray Darling Rivers.
http://www.bgreen.com.au/frame_swim.html
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StreamScapes Education Programme
Educational programme about streams run by the Coomhola Salmon Trust, Cork, Ireland. Site includes
numerous study resources and a "citizens' portrait" database of stream observations
submitted by schools and local community groups.
http://www.streamscapes.org/
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King County Map of Watersheds
Clickable map of watersheds in King County, Washington state: Snoqualmie-Skykomish, Green River,
Cedar River-Lake Washington, Sammamish, Central Puget Sound, and White River.
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/mapindex.htm
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Alternative Stream Research - a Photo Study
Sample photos of stream projects in the US, plus a large collection of links to other websites.
http://www.tostreams.org/
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Friends of the River Narmada
International coalition of individuals and organizations (primarily of Indian descent) who support
the campaign by the Narmada Bachao Andolan (Save the Narmada movement) to save the River Narmada in
India from 30 large, 135 medium and 3000 small hydroelectric dams.
http://www.narmada.org/
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World's Rivers in Crisis: Some are Dying; Others Could Die
Over half the world's rivers are being seriously depleted and polluted, degrading and poisoning
ecosystems, and threatening the health and livelihood of people who depend on them for irrigation,
drinking and industrial water, says the World Commission on Water.
http://www.worldwatercouncil.org/Vision/6902B03438178538C125683A004BE974.htm
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Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland - National Freshwater Quality Database
Web interface to database of water quality in Ireland. Interactive maps and graphs show water
quality for rivers and lakes throughout the country. Also includes links to reports on inland water
quality. (Requires Java 1.1 browser.)
http://www.epa.ie/rivermap/index.html
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The Watershed Management Council
Non-profit educational organization dedicated to watershed management with members in 28 US states
and 3 countries. Site includes newsletters, conference reports, and educational information.
http://www.watershed.org
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A River Runs Through It: The Grassroots Take on General Electric in the Battle To Clean Up the Hudson
Article from E Magazine on how citizen power is helping to force a clean up polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs) from the Hudson River.
http://www.emagazine.com/september-october_2000/0900curr_hudson.html
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The River Ganga (Ganges)
Description of India's River Ganges (Ganga). Includes information about sources and tributaries,
dams, pollution, the role of the river in Indian myth, and bibliographic references.
http://www.cs.albany.edu/~amit/ganges.html
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US Oil Companies Polluting Our Rivers
Friends of the Earth (FoE) UK press release suggesting a link between reductions in river quality
and climate change.
http://www.foe.co.uk/pubsinfo/infoteam/pressrel/1998/19980826000100.html
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Friends of The River
State-wide river Californian conservation group. Provides public education, activist training and
organizing, and expert advocacy to influence public policy decisions on land, water, and energy
management issues. Site includes journals and reports and latest campaign news.
http://www.friendsoftheriver.org/
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Idaho Rivers United
Statewide, non-profit river conservation group devoted to the protection of Idaho's rivers, streams
and riparian areas and the recovery of Idaho's wild salmon and steelhead.
http://www.idahorivers.org/
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River Pollution
Brief introduction to river pollution and protection from the UK Wildlife Trusts. Covers sources of
pollution, acid rain, legislation, practical ways to help, and further reading.
http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/facts/rivers.htm
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River Network
Committed to solving river problems through grassroots citizen action. Works with private land
owners and public agencies to acquire and conserve critical areas. Site includes resources for
local groups, grants for local projects, and details of the River Conservancy conservation project.
http://www.rivernetwork.org/
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Rivers of the World: Their Beauty and Majesty
Provides comparative ecological and other information about 16 of the world's major rivers: Congo,
Mississippi, Columbia, Blackstone, Volga, Ganges, Pawtuxet, Connecticut, Colorado, Amazon,
Missouri, Murray-Darling, Hudson, Nile, Euphrates, and Housatonic.
http://web.bryant.edu/~langlois/ecology/riversproject.htm
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SDSU Center For Inland Waters Salton Sea
Education and research center based at San Diego State University. Areas of interest include water
supply and use, water law and policy in the American Southwest and northwestern Mexico, groundwater
hydrology, water quality and pollution, aquaculture, restoration, and wildlife protection.
http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/salton//index.html
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Restoring Living Rivers
Article by International Rivers Network founder Phil Williams describing the state of our rivers
today and outlining a vision for the living rivers of tomorrow.
http://www.igc.org/igc/en/hl/10004204076/hl9.html
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Brazil's Indigenous People Resist Large River Modifications
ENS news report about leaders of indigenous peoples in Brazil gathering to discuss the impacts of
large development projects on the region.
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/may2001/2001L-05-30-01.html
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The Yangtze's Collision Course
MSNBC news article describing the plan to construct a $30 billion dam in the Three Gorges section
of the Yangtze river in China and the difficulty of balancing economic, social, and environmental
interests.
http://www.msnbc.com/news/307055.asp
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River Thames: Floating Down the River
Wide range of information about the River Thames in England. Includes geology, geography,
statistics, navigation, history, pollution, locks, origins of place names, and boat mooring
information.
http://dhart.future.easyspace.com/riverthames.htm
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Inland Rivers Network
Environmental association committed to conserving the biodiversity, natural functioning and health
of the inland rivers, wetlands and groundwaters of the Murray-Darling Basin in southeast Australia.
Site includes news, events, river facts, publications, and projects.
http://www.nccnsw.org.au/member/wetlands/
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Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area
Non-regulatory organization that works to enhance and protect the Redwood and Cottonwood Rivers.
Site includes journals, technical information, news, events, images, and details of how to get
involved.
http://www.rcrca.com
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EPA's Surf Your Watershed
Environmental Protection Agency's service to help citizens locate environmental information about
their local regions. Includes atlas of watersheds, how to adopt your local watershed, and watershed
indicators.
http://www.epa.gov/surf/
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People for Puget Sound
Non-profit citizens group based in Washington State, dedicated to educating and involving people in
protecting and restoring the land and waters of Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits. Site
includes kids page and action alerts.
http://www.pugetsound.org/
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Environment Agency of England and Wales
UK government agency concerned mainly with rivers, flooding, and pollution. Site includes public
information and educational materials, "What's in your backyard?" pollution database, and
current flood warnings for the UK.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
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Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN)
Award-winning, international education program that involves young people in hands-on river
education, conservation, and restoration projects.
http://www.earthforce.org/green/
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The Arana Gulch Watershed Alliance
Dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Arana Creek through public outreach and advocacy.
http://www.aranagulch.org
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UK Rivers Network
UK and Ireland campaign for river conservation, education, protection, and restoration through
community action. Includes very comprehensive page of links about water pollution and climate
change and regularly updated news section.
http://www.ukrivers.net/
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Regulated Rivers: Research & Management
International journal dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary research into river management,
including the effects of major dams, weirs, canalization, and water transfers.
http://www.interscience.wiley.com/jpages/0886-9375/
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United States Society on Dams
Professional organization advancing the technology of dam engineering and safety; fostering
socially and environmentally responsible water resources projects; and promoting awareness of the
benefits of dams. Previously known as United States Committee on Large Dams (USCOLD).
http://www2.privatei.com/~uscold/
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Mississippi River Basin Alliance
A citizens' coalition that unites environmental justice organizations and traditional conservation
groups around issues impacting the Mississippi River. Site includes details of member groups,
background about the river, upcoming events, and links.
http://www.mrba.org/
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European Rivers Network: RiverNet
Mainly European information on river-basins, ecological projects, organizations working on rivers,
and threats to rivers. Includes comprehensive page of European river links. Multilingual site.
http://www.rivernet.org
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Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation
Organization dedicated to protecting the quality of the Buffalo River through projects such as
"adopt-a-river", partnerships with farmers, and the purchase of land. Site includes
newsletters, reports, photographs, and links.
http://www.webmerchants.com/brsf/
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Sycamore Creek Hydrologic Unit Area Watershed Project
Research project into crop practices based in Ingham County, Michigan. Key management practices
promoted are soil testing, field scouting, conservation tillage, cover cropping, application
equipment calibrations, manure testing , and record keeping.
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/projects/sycamore/
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Wolf Creek Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Water Quality Project
Project funded by US Department of Agriculture (USDA) that aims to improve the quality of water in
the Wolf Creek Watershed in Lenawee County, Michigan through education and demonstration.
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/projects/wolfcreek/index.html
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Riparian Ecosystem Creation and Restoration: A Literature Summary
An overview of the status of riparian ecosystems in the U.S. and guidelines for restoring and
creating them.
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/literatr/ripareco/ripareco.htm
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Futafriends - Conservation Efforts in Southern Chile
Grassroots community group campaigning to defend the Futaleufu River in Chile against a proposed
hydroelectric power plant. Site includes background information, details of sponsors, and
information on how to help the campaign.
http://www.futafriends.org/
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Minnesota River Basin Data Center
GIS data, data inventory, maps, descriptive information and publications about the Minnesota River
Basin and its major watersheds.
http://mrbdc.mankato.msus.edu
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The Nile River
Comprehensive website dedicated to Egypt's River Nile. Site includes maps and fact files and an
assessment of human impacts on the river (including the impact of the Aswan High Dam).
http://www.mbarron.net/Nile/
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Save the Danube River!
Environmental lawsuit filed in the International Court of Justice seeking restoration of the Danube
ecosystem, following diversion of the river by Slovakia in 1992. Includes photos, actions you can
take, and details of a plan to restore the river (text in both English and Hungarian).
http://duna.org/danube/
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Snowy River Rescue - Dalgety and District Community Association
Community group dedicated to saving the Snowy River in NSW and Victoria, Australia from the effects
of hydroelectricity and irrigation. Includes information about the river itself and the
long-running campaign to restore it.
http://www.ddca.asn.au
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Niobrara Council
Council of 13 groups that helps manage the Niobrara Scenic River in north central Nebraska. Site
includes information about the Council, slide show, news, events, and details of Council meetings.
http://niobraracouncil.org
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Georgia River Network
Dedicated to the conservation of Georgia's waters. Help people protect and restore their rivers
and watersheds. Foster on-the-ground restoration, policy work, and education campaigns for the
protection of rivers for the economic, recreational, biological, and spiritual values.
http://www.garivers.org
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Lake Eyre Basin Coordinating Group, Australia
Community group promoting sustainable management of the world's largest internally draining river
basin. Includes general information about the river basin, news, and scientific papers.
http://www.lakeeyrebasin.org.au
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Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC)
Coalition of governments, businesses, and volunteers dedicated to protecting, sustaining, and
rehabilitating the Huron River system in Michigan. Site includes details of events, current
programs, membership information, and links.
http://www.comnet.org/hrwc
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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Surface-Water Field Techniques Training Class
Online course provides a basic understanding of techniques the U.S Geological Survey uses to
collect streamflow data.
http://wwwrcamnl.wr.usgs.gov/sws/fieldmethods/
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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Cableway Safety Training Class
Web-based class describes how cableways are used for measuring stream flow and how to inspect a
cableway before it is used.
http://wwwrcamnl.wr.usgs.gov/sws/cableways/
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Des Plaines River Watershed Alliance Links
Web links related to improving the health of rivers and their communities.
http://www.desplaineswatershed.org/alliance/links.html
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Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center - About the Upper Mississippi River System
General description of and information about the 1,300-mile Upper Mississippi River System.
Includes heritage, economic, and environmental information and details of current threats faced by
the river.
http://www.umesc.usgs.gov/umesc_about/about_umrs.html
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International Rivers Network
IRN campaigns for sustainable development practices and conservation of rivers and their watersheds
throughout the world.
http://www.irn.org/index.html
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Fluvial Research
Small environmental consultancy specialising in applied fluvial geomorphology, catchment
hydrology, and erosion and sediment management. Based in
Brisbane, Australia.
http://www.fluvialresearch.com
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British Columbia (BC) and Yukon River Levels
Real time river level information in British Columbia and Yukon Territory, from Environment Canada.
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/water/Map.asp
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Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
Independent environmental organization whose mission is to advocate and secure the protection of
the Chattahoochee River, its tributaries and watershed, in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.
http://www.chattahoochee.org
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River. The Columbia Encyclopedia: Sixth Edition. 2000
Short introduction to rivers from the Columbia Encyclopedia. Covers definition of a river, erosive
processes, and classification, and lists some important river systems.
http://www.bartleby.com/65/ri/river.html
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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Real-Time Water Data
Links to USGS sites across the United States serving data on real-time streamflow via satellite and
modem.
http://water.usgs.gov/public/realtime.html
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National Weather Service Hydrologic Information Center
Current hydrologic conditions, flood summaries, river forecasts, and related information for the
U.S. Also links to other hydrometeorological information resources.
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/oh/hic/
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Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership
A community volunteer program dedicated to preserving the water quality of the Lawrence Brook in
the central New Jersey area of the United States.
http://lbwp.org
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Friends of the Shenandoah River
A volunteer, non-profit, scientific organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of
the Shenandoah River watershed and its tributaries in Virginia.
http://www.fosr.org/
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Three Gorges (Sanxia), Yangtze River Campaign
Campaign to protect the Yangtze River and her people from the Three Gorges Dam, the largest
hydroelectric dam in the world. Site includes latest campaign news, environmental and human rights
information, and technical reports.
http://www.threegorges.org
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